Brett Favre Finally Retires

Yes, I know this is pretty much old news by now, but I wanted to wait a while just to make sure Benedict Favre didn't change his mind again. Just kidding, but it wouldn't be very surprising if he does decide to come back and play another year with the Vikings. He's been annoyingly changing his mind since 2006, much to my disgust and dismay.

Realistically, I'm fairly sure he's made up his mind. He's finally retiring for good, instead of keeping the football world guessing. The reason? Brett Favre only knows.

Do I forgive him? Can I find it in my heart to show this traitor mercy? Well, I don't forgive him entirely (he has committed unspeakable acts of treachery), but I do think he is one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever take a snap. It is obvious that he loves playing football. He played because it's fun, not for the money, not for the fame. He played for the love of the game.

I definitely respect him as a quarterback (he's much better at making quick decisions on the football field than in real life). He had his great moments and his bad, just like any other NFL player. Sadly, I never got to see him win a Super Bowl for the Packers (he won his only Super Bowl a year before I was born). However, I did get to see some pretty amazing performances from him.

He will be remembered. Not always as Brett the Viking. Maybe I can look past his stains and blemishes. No, for me, he'll be remembered as good ol' Cousin Brett.